Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has announced that he will hold a special clinic on the future of Cork Airport. The clinic will take place in Deputy Buttimer’s constituency office at 4a Glasheen Road, Cork on Monday 14 November 2011 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Deputy Buttimer said “the idea behind the clinic is to listen to people’s concerns and to hear their ideas on the best ways to develop and grow the operation of the airport. The future of Cork Airport is vital to the development of the city, county and entire region.
“Recently the Minister for Transport commissioned a report on the future of Cork Airport, this is currently being prepared. Because of the importance of this process I commenced a series of meeting on this issue. Already I have met with the Minister, the consultants, Booz & Company, and some airport employees. As I embark on the next phase of this process I would like to hear the views of the public, business groups and any other group interested in the future of Cork Airport.
“I welcome the fact that Minister Varadkar is prepared to tackle the half-way house arrangement which has been in place since 2004. The previous Government put decisions on the future of Cork Airport on the long finger; it has now come to a critical stage where the airport needs a clear business plan.
“It is important that we maximise local input in the process, ensuring local concerns are heard and listened to. I invite any interested individuals, community groups and businesses to meet with me at my clinic on the future of Cork Airport to discuss these important developments.”